{"id":2776,"date":"2022-08-12T14:50:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T12:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/frozen-shoulder\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:37:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:37:44","slug":"frozen-shoulder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/frozen-shoulder\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen Shoulder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Frozen Shoulder &#8211; Stiff Shoulder<\/h1>\n<h2>What is a Frozen Shoulder?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Frozen Shoulder alignnone wp-image-1918 size-full\" title=\"Frozen Shoulder\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/frozen_shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen Shoulder\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/frozen_shoulder.jpg 500w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/frozen_shoulder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/frozen_shoulder-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a <strong>condition of the shoulder joint<\/strong>. Frozen shoulder can cause <strong>pain<\/strong>, <strong>stiffness<\/strong>, and <strong>restricted movement<\/strong>. The connective tissue around the joint thickens, thus contributing to the loss of movement. The symptoms of a stiff shoulder typically begin gradually and worsen over time. They can lead to a <strong>complete loss of function of the shoulder joint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A frozen shoulder is favored by <strong>diabetes mellitus<\/strong> or <strong>thyroid diseases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Stages of Frozen Shoulder<\/h2>\n<p>A stiff shoulder typically develops over time and in three stages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Freezing Phase<\/strong>: Every shoulder movement causes pain. The freedom of movement is significantly restricted. The freezing phase can last 6 weeks to 9 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frozen Phase<\/strong>: The pain often decreases during the frozen phase; however, the stiffness remains. Daily activities such as getting dressed or driving a car may be restricted. The frozen phase can last 4 to 6 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thawing Phase<\/strong>: The mobility of the shoulder improves without further pain. This phase can last 6 months to 2 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Symptoms of Stiff Shoulder<\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of a stiff shoulder occur gradually, worsen over time, and often disappear on their own within a few years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs and symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dull pain, typically more pronounced when moving the arm<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the outer shoulder area and on the upper arm<\/li>\n<li>Restricted freedom of movement \u2013 patients are often unable to put their hand behind their back and touch the shoulder blade<\/li>\n<li>Weakness in the shoulder<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness in the shoulder joint, accompanied by pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Diagnosis of Stiff Shoulder<\/h2>\n<p>Often, a stiff shoulder can be diagnosed with a clinical examination by examining the range of motion and the pain areas. If another condition is suspected, an X-ray or MRI examination can be requested. This will rule out possible bone fractures, arthritis, or a rotator cuff tear.<\/p>\n<h2>Therapy for Frozen Shoulder<\/h2>\n<p>The frozen shoulder usually heals on its own in about 2-4 years without treatment. However, it remains to be seen whether or to what extent a movement deficit remains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily stretching exercises<\/strong> can be helpful to restore mobility in the shoulder and relieve pain. However, weight-bearing or strengthening exercises should be avoided during the &#8220;Frozen Phase&#8221; as they can worsen the problem. Strengthening an already stiff and painful shoulder can delay recovery.<\/p>\n<p>If no relief of symptoms occurs over time, <strong>surgical intervention<\/strong> may be considered. The operation is performed using <strong>minimally invasive, arthroscopic technique<\/strong>. In this procedure, the scar tissue is broken through and the shrunken joint capsule is partially removed.<\/p>\n<h2>Aftercare<\/h2>\n<p>After the surgical intervention, mobilizing <strong>physiotherapy<\/strong> is carried out immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for an experienced shoulder specialist in Vienna? Do not hesitate to contact me. My practice in the<a href=\"https:\/\/wiener-privatklinik.com\/\"><strong>&nbsp;Wiener Privatklinik<\/strong> <\/a>is centrally located in the 9th district of Vienna.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/drschurz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/drschurz.jpg 200w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/drschurz-186x300.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mark Schurz<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"maxbutton-18 maxbutton maxbutton-contact\" href=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/contact\/\"><span class='mb-text'>CONTACT<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Frozen Shoulder &#8211; Stiff Shoulder What is a Frozen Shoulder? 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